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The use of "a bit" was an example of irony, something I would think you would know something about. Of course it is safer than Baltimore. Most places are! Good grief! You lot endlessly accuse us Yanks of being uptight and ultra serious. Then we crack a joke and you react like the prison guard in Clockwork Orange.

It sounded more like an actual statement of fact rather than irony or sarcasm, and it now sounds like you are trying to backtrack.

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Originally Posted by Moth

My comparing it to Baltimore was not an insult. Baltimore, despite its issues, can be a fun place to visit. Both cities have a fun, but less pretentious vibe than the more worldly cities (London, New York).

As for Newcastle itself, I clearly stated I had a good time there. Friend turned me on to Owd Rodger ale. Damn! Strong stuff that.

Now please Brave Owd World, you are mistaking what people write. Just like on the History thread regarding the RAF bombing Dresden.

I am not sure what resemblance Baltimore has to Newcastle, indeed lots of cities can be said to be fun places to visit. Although given Baltimores murder rate I would be careful where I ventured in the city.

As for trying to bring other dicussions in to the mix regarding Dresden of all things, I think that discussion belongs on that thread, rather than using it to spout nonsense on this thread.

As for the Marston's Owd Rodger (7.4% Volume) , I think you should cut down on it.

It sounded more like an actual statement of fact rather than irony or sarcasm, and it now sounds like you are trying to backtrack.

I am not sure what resemblance Baltimore has to Newcastle, indeed lots of cities can be said to be fun places to visit. Although given Baltimores murder rate I would be careful where I ventured in the city.

As for trying to bring other dicussions in to the mix regarding Dresden of all things, I think that discussion belongs on that thread, rather than using it to spout nonsense on this thread.

As for the Marston's Owd Rodger (7.4% Volume) , I think you should cut down on it.

Thank you for verifying my observations. First pint is on me. I think you need it more than I.

The suburbs are certainly more ordered than in the US but the one thing I don't like is the prevalence of attached housing. I have no desire to share a wall on both sides of my home. That's not even mentioning the fact that sunlight only comes in the front and the back. Also there is a lot more creative architecture here with the homes.

As someone whose actually been to Baltimore and actually enjoyed my time there, I can definitely see a loose connection to Newcastle especially as harbour cities.

Newcastle is not a harbour, it's on a river but it not a coastal city and does not have a large expanse of water like Baltimore. The Tyne meets the North Sea in North Tyneside and South Tyneside at North Shield/Tynemouth and South Shields. The river wasa a big ship building river but was never a harbour or a city with a vast harbour like expanse of water.

Nearby Sunderland is more of a harbour/coastal city than Newcastle.

Saying Newcastle is harbour city, is a bit like describing London and thew Thames as a harbour city.

Baltimore does have a significant expanse of water around it, and the Patapsco River and Chesapeake which it runs in to are significatly different to the Tyne.

Personally I think the Liverpool Waterfront offers a better comparison with Baltimore than Newcastle does.

Tokyo being one of them. It seriously puts most western cities to shame with how well organized it is.

Tokyo and Japan are now opening their door to immigrants, which may impact many parts of the cuture over time. As for Tokyo It's the exception rather than the rule and not many cities the size of London are as safe as London in terms of homicides.

Tokyo and Japan are now opening their door to immigrants, which may impact many parts of the cuture over time. As for Tokyo It's the exception rather than the rule and not many cities the size of London are as safe as London in terms of homicides.

If Japan doesn't allow immigration, it will continue decline but at a faster rate than it is now. It has been losing population for a while and dragging down the economy with it.

The US is approaching that as well. Without immigration, we would be losing population. And our idiot President seems to want that.

I am not arguing for or against immigration in Japan, I am merely stating that immigration can have a cultural impact and crime rates may alsi be effected.

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